Clutch Pedal Adjustment

Drivetrain. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141
Clutch. Corolla. Zre142 Aze141

  1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT

  2. INSPECT CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY AND PUSH ROD PLAY

  3. INSPECT CLUTCH RELEASE POINT

Clutch Pedal -- Adjustment



1. INSPECT AND ADJUST CLUTCH PEDAL HEIGHT


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Clutch.Clutch System (For C59).Clutch Pedal  Adjustment
  1. Turn back the floor carpet.

  1. Check that the pedal height is correct.

    Pedal Height from Floor:
    Engine Type
    Pedal Height: mm (in.)
    2AZ-FE
    166.4 to 176.4 (6.551 to 6.945)
    2ZR-FE
    157.7 to 167.7 (6.209 to 6.602)
  1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the stopper bolt until the correct height is obtained.

  1. Tighten the lock nut.

    Torque:
    25 N*m{250 kgf*cm, 18 ft.*lbf}
  1. Install the floor carpet.



2. INSPECT CLUTCH PEDAL FREE PLAY AND PUSH ROD PLAY


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Clutch.Clutch System (For C59).Clutch Pedal  Adjustment
  1. Check that pedal free play and push rod play are correct.

    1. Depress the pedal until clutch resistance begins to be felt.

      Pedal free play:
      5.0 to 15.0 mm (0.197 to 0.591 in.)
    2. Gently depress the pedal until resistance begins to increase a little.

      Push rod play at pedal top:
      1.0 to 5.0 mm (0.0394 to 0.197 in.)
  1. If necessary, adjust the pedal free play and push rod play.

    1. Loosen the lock nut and turn the push rod until correct free play and push rod play are obtained.

    2. Tighten the lock nut.

      Torque:
      12 N*m{120 kgf*cm, 9 ft.*lbf}
    3. After adjusting the pedal free play, check the pedal height.



3. INSPECT CLUTCH RELEASE POINT


    Corolla. Zre142 Aze141.Clutch.Clutch System (For C59).Clutch Pedal  Adjustment
  1. Check the clutch release point.

    1. Pull the parking brake lever and install wheel chocks.

    2. Start the engine and run it at idle.

    3. Without depressing the clutch pedal, slowly move the shift lever into reverse until the gears contact.

    4. Gradually depress the clutch pedal and measure the stroke distance from the point that the gear noise stops (release point) up to the full stroke end position.

      Standard distance:
      25 mm (0.984 in.) or more (from pedal stroke end position to release point)
      If the distance is not as specified, perform the following procedure:
      1. Check the pedal height.
      2. Check the push rod play and pedal free play.
      3. Bleed the clutch line.
      4. Check the clutch cover and disc.